Leadership : Military Strategy, Command, Rules of Engagement & Sacrifice
Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Yakub
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Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Yakub
Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths, Advocate & Solicitor
You are the commanding officer of a military company of 4 platoons, of 28 soldiers each. Intelligence reports confirm that 100 military prisoners of war (POWs) from your country are being held at a heavily guarded enemy facility.
Your reconnaissance team informs you that the enemy’s defenses are very strong. Any attempt at rescue will almost certainly result in the death of 100 of your own soldiers.
What will you, a leader, do?
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1 个月As a leader, this presents an agonizing choice: risk the lives of 100 soldiers to rescue 100 comrades or preserve your forces but leave the prisoners to an uncertain fate. Both paths bear heavy consequences. A rescue attempt demonstrates courage and loyalty but could result in devastating losses. On the other hand, restraint may preserve your troops for future operations, though it could cost the lives of the captured and impact overall morale. It’s a difficult position to be in when making this choice.
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